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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.42, 690.63 and 303.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.42, 690.63 and 303.95 is: 419.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.42 : 690.63 = 303.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.42/690.63 = 303.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.42x = 690.63 × 303.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.42x = 209,916.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,916.99/500.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.48

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